Elizabeth Poirier | |
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Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 14th Bristol district | |
In office 1999 –January 2021 | |
Preceded by | Kevin Poirier |
Succeeded by | Adam Scanlon |
Personal details | |
Born | Boston,Massachusetts | October 27,1942
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Kevin Poirier |
Residence | North Attleborough,Massachusetts |
Alma mater | Johnson &Wales University |
Occupation | Politician |
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